Olympic torch relay sets off in Quanzhou

Xinhua Quanzhou (China), May 12 (Xinhua) The Beijing Olympic torch relay started Monday in China’s southeastern coastal city Quanzhou, the third stop in Fujian province. After the relay started at the front square of China Museum for Fujian-Taiwan at 8:23 a.m. local time, the 20-kilometre relay stretched through the city’s historic sites and landmarks, including Riverside Road, Linzhang Gate, Jiangbin SportsPark, Dapingshan Tunnel, before reaching its destination - the square in front of the Straits Sports Centre, where a ceremony is scheduled.

Tens of thousands of local residents dressed in red lined the streets, waving national flags and carrying the logos and banners for the Beijing Olympics, which will be held Aug 8-24.